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Review by Lenawee

"builds confidence

Shannon is an excellent teacher. She makes the lessons fun. She helps the student feel confident in their abilities. Shannon encourages

the student to meet the challenges they face. She understands each of her student's strengths and challenges and develops individualized lessons to meet their needs. She helps students feel comfortable during her lessons and makes sure they can practice independently with confidence. She hosts recitals so her students have chance to show off their skills and socialize with each other. I would highly recommend Shannon as a piano teacher."

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Atlanta, GA teacher:
Shannon B.

Review by Sri

"Lars is a really good teacher. He makes teaching fun. He teaches with great patience to my 5 year old since he is too little to handle guitar. My son love

s the classes and eagerly waits for the next lesson. My elder one started to play lead guitar. We would highly recommend him."

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Atlanta, GA teacher:
Lars N.

Review by Jimesa

"Really nice, lets you learn at your own pace, lets you choose the type of music that she will teach you so that you stay interested throughout the program!"

Atlanta, GA teacher:
Linda L.

Review by Christina

"Wes is a great teacher -he has a lot of experience and excellent technique. It is evident he loves music/guitar and is equally as passionate for teaching

what he loves. He makes learning to play the guitar easy to grasp and he is very patient and encouraging. Looking forward to more jam sessions!"

About Russell W.

About Russell

My main musical areas of interest are: Contemporary, Traditional, Contemporary, and Christian Contemporary Gospel. Other styles of music that I have performed include Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Blues, Pop. and Intermediate Classical

With 20 years of teaching experience, I am a 1978 graduate of Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, where I studied voice and piano. At present, I am the Minister of Music at an Atlanta area church. I am also a songwriter and producer who released a gospel/inspirational solo CD in 2007.

*** Lesson Details *** I am a very organized individual who approaches piano and vocal instruction in a visual and easily understandable style. This is done in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. My instructional materials are from various sources and will be distributed. However, you will be required to purchase

Some of the main areas taught to piano students are: recognizing various chord types and their structure on the piano; playing major/minor scales and finger exercises, and reading music as well as playing by ear. Performance Preparation is also covered. Repertoire will include songs assigned by the instructor and/or songs of the student’s choice.

Some of the main areas taught to vocal students are: 5 parts of the Vocal Mechanism; breathing and breath support; tone production and placement, pitch, and correct diction. Theory will include singing major and minor scales, vocal exercises, and reading music. Performance Preparation is also covered. Repertoire will include songs assigned by the instructor and/or songs of the student’s choice.

All lessons will designed according to the individual student’s areas of interest. You will receive lesson assignments on a weekly basis, so your progress is dependent upon application of the material given as well as consistent practice!

Reviews

Daryl July 11, 2015·Piano·In home

Mr. Williams is very patient and gives our children a wide range of music education: from technical proficiency, to music theory to music appreciation. He meets the kids where they are and gets them to grow fro there by making learning fun. He sometimes lets them lead in one direction, but challenges them to go further. Our family really appreciates him as a teacher and mentor to our kids.

Shaveanda July 11, 2015·Piano·In home

Mr. Williams has been a blessing to our family. He is a seasoned musician who is dedicated to motivating his students to development their own personal style and love for music. He has a flexible teaching style that allows him to individualize the curriculum with methods that are best suited to the individual student's way of learning. He has exposed my girls to an array of music genres and even allows them to participate in song selection. He does all of this while instructing in theory, technique, and performance. As a pianist, I appreciate the excellence that he imparts to his students. I am pleased with the progress my girls have made under his tutelage and am excited to see what lies ahead!

Yolanda H. June 29, 2015·Piano·In home

Mr Williams, does a great job instructing my daughter. He is in tune with how she learns and types of music she likes. He teaches her classic piano tunes as well as popular music. He is also very patient and kind.

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Russell W.

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Russell W.

Stone Mountain, GA 30088

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$37
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About Allison D.

About Allison

Hello, everyone! Thanks for stopping by. Below you can find my professional Bio.

Florida native Allison Duncan is an active flutist, teacher, and clinician currently residing in Northeast Atlanta. She received a Master of Music in Performance from the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and a Bachelor of Music in Performance from Florida State University. At age 17, Allison made her debut as a Young Artist Soloist with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

Upon completion of her Master’s degree in 2016, Allison and her also musician husband moved to Atlanta to seek the opportunity to grow as active teachers and freelance musicians. In addition to a growing private studio, Allison serves as a regular sectional coach and gives masterclasses to numerous middle and high school flute sections throu

ghout the Atlanta area.

Allison’s primary teachers include Eva Amsler, Deborah Heller, and Dr. Mary Posses. She thanks them greatly for their mentorship.

She has performed in Masterclasses with Jeanne Baxtresser, William Bennett, Leone Buyse, Jill Felber, Angelieta Floyd, and Richard Graef, pianist Linda Mark, and harpsichordist Shalev Ad-El. Allison has also performed with various flute ensembles at the National Flute Association Convention and Florida Flute Association Conventions. She is a two-time finalist for the Florida Flute Association College Young Artist Competition.

In addition to teaching and making music, Allison is a lover of nature, coffee, crafting, and taking care of her fur baby Lyla.

Allison D.

Allison D.

About Katherine C.

About Katherine

Katherine graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2014 with a degree in clarinet performance. She has had experience performing in all types of ensembles as well as solo.

Katherine has had the opportunity to coach students of all ages.

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Reviews

Jany January 22, 2017·Bass Clarinet·In home

Extremely helpful! We broke down a piece of music I had for class that I was having some trouble with and by the end of the hour I was much more comfortable playing it! What I really liked is that she pointed out things I would have not noticed that made the rhythms easier to understand. Great advice on HOW to practice and how to best approach a difficult part in your music.

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Katherine C.

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Katherine C.

Suwanee, GA 30024

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starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Jimmie H.

About Jimmie

Hello. My name is Mr. Jimmie. I am married and we have two children. I graduated from Oral Roberts University with a B.A. in Music and a Masters degree. I completed a Non-Degree Music Teacher certification program at Georgia State University. I play drums at church, for musicals (theater), gig with different groups from the Atlanta metro area, and produce music tracks with software such as Reason, Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Native Instruments.

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Desiree June 16, 2017·Drum·In home

Jimmie arrived on-time and ready to start. He dove right into getting to know my son and started teaching him on bells and learning rhythm since that`s what my son will be expected to know for his first year of band in the fall.
He was very good at connecting with my son and easily had him enjoying the lesson.
You can tell Jimmie has a passion for teaching children and his face lit up talking about it. He heaped praise on my sons accomplishments and my son said he truly enjoyed the lesson and can`t wait for next week.
I`d highly recommend him to teach your child. I don`t think you`d find someone else with the same passion for children. So glad I made the decision to hire Jimmie and look forward to many years of him being involved in developing my son into a awesome musician.
Thank you Jimmie!

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Jimmie H.

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Jimmie H.

Fayetteville, GA 30214

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$25
/ 30-min

About Victory E.

About Victory

I love music and dance and have been playing piano and drums for over 10 years in my church. I have performed african dance routines at both formal and informal events such as cultural conventions, student talent shows, weddings and other parties. I love to teach and I am very patient when working with others. I am a former soccer player and can teach the basics to those who are interested. Music, dance and soccer are a few of my passions and I will definitely bring high energy and enthusiasm to every encounter I have with my future students. I do not currently own a piano or drum set so all lessons will be taught using the students' instruments.

Thank you in advance for your time!

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Victory E.

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Victory E.

Mableton, GA 30126

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$40
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About Courtney H.

About Courtney

Greetings All!!

My name is Courtney Hughes and I am here to help everyone achieve their dream of learning music. I teach in the areas of Flute, Piano, and Voice beginning with students at the age of 6 years old through senior adult. I have been teaching for 11 years and am currently finishing my Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Performance at Clayton State University. I also have my Associate in Arts Degree in the the area of Music Entertainment Management from the Art Institute of Atlanta. I am a member of the Georgia Federation of Music Teachers. I have students who participate in the Festival auditions and hosts two music recitals every year.

It does not matter if you are a child wanting to learn how to play music from your favorite cartoon or movie or an adult who has always wanted to learn to play and just never had the o

pportunity. I believe that it is never too late to start learning music.

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Courtney H.

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Courtney H.

Fairburn, GA 30213

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$30
/ 30-min

About Joshua H.

About Joshua

I'm a classical saxophonist and music educator. I'm also a Conn-Selmer artist and play Selmer Paris saxophones exclusively! I hold a BM in Music Education from Susquehanna University and MM in Saxophone Performance from Georgia State University My teachers include Gail Levinsky, Jan Berry Baker, and Frederick L. Hemke.

I have appeared in performances throughout the United States and presented and performed at regional and national North American Saxophone Alliance and National Association for Music Education conferences. My playing has received accolades, described by renowned conductor Tim Reynish as, “…extremely sensitive dynamically, with a beautiful sound.” I've also had success in competitions for solo and chamber playing, including the Susquehanna University Concerto Competition, Thomas M. Brumby Concerto Competition, Great Co

In addition to my pursuits, I have performed with the SUSQ Quartet and Akira Quartet. I currently perform with Chiaro Trio, an Atlanta-based chamber ensemble dedicated to new music for piano, clarinet, and saxophone. As an advocate for new music, I actively collaborate with emerging and established composers and regularly commissions and premieres new music for the saxophone. I have been a featured performer as part of SoundNOW, Atlanta’s premiere contemporary music festival. My recent projects include new commissioned works by composers Marc Mellits, Matthew Quayle, Royal Teague, and Coleman Rowlett, as well as recording projects for Kenneth Stewart and Stephen Wood.

I'm also dedicated music educator with a rich profile of educational experience. My passion for music education extended to a residency in Faenza, Italy through the Susquehanna University GO Program, where I observed Italian music instruction and researched ear training pedagogy. I have has appeared in masterclasses, clinics, and performance settings at public school districts throughout Georgia and Pennsylvania. I have also offered chamber music experiences and held long-term residencies at Bloomsburg, Fairfield, Ola, and Selinsgrove area school districts.

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Reviews

Curtis G. August 12, 2017··

I have watched all of Joshua's videos and I have to say he has great control over the instrument. He has a fantastic grasp on musicality has a beautiful interpretation on every piece he performs. Joshua would be a fantastic teacher for those who are starting out, or who would like to pursue a professional career as a saxophonist. One who studies with him would learn how to interpret the pieces they will perform as well as how to make musical decisions to interest the listener.

Joshua H.

Joshua H.

About Jay L.

About Jay

My name is JL. I am a signed GhostWriter, Producer, Consultant, Vocal Producer to the Stars & Activist for Equality. I have worked

some of your favorites artists; some on a professional level and others a strong friendship. A little background of my history…. I was born

and raised in VA and attended the Governor School of Performing arts at Old Dominion University. I got my start in the entertainment

business as an Account Executive for Max Media ( home of 5 Radio Stations 92.9 -The Wave, 97.3 -Eagle, 1310 -Star, 94.1- ESPN & Hot 100.5 ). After being noticed for my work ethic , drive

and goal setting skills I was offered the opportunity to advance my career as a Personal Assistant to the Tour Manager for John Legend. Immediately I was around the cream of the crop and even spent time learning the business from the “LEGENDS.”

You will learn more about my history later (an NDA agreement must be signed ).

I recently moved from Dumbo, New York (Shout out to Hov for putting us on the map ) to Buford, GA

to raise my family. After spending 18 months working out of the Universal Music building

and completing a project, I decided to move to Georgia to be closer to my family and be a stay at home father.

I have an amazing son named Jeylen who is 5 years old.

I have been active in the music business as a ghostwriter and consultant for about 6 years now.

Jay L.

Jay L.

About Leigh Anne B.

About Leigh Anne

I am a fun teacher who specializes in building confidence through practice techniques and performance opportunities. I am devoted to making each student leave their lesson with a smile on their face. I have a Bachelor of Music from Berry College, and I am very actively involved in the Cobb County Music Teachers Association.

Piano lessons are tailored to the individual student. I teach all ages and all skill levels. We participate in Pianothon every Christmas, which is a performance at Town Center Mall raising funds for a local music scholarship. We also do an annual Spring Recital, which may have a special theme (last year was video game music). Piano students will learn theory, history, and a love for their instrument.

zz, or even rap/hip-hop! Each year high school students have an opportunity to go to a state vocal competition. We prepare for school events or All-State Auditions or any other auditions or performance opportunities that may arise. Vocal students will learn theory, history, and technique applicable to the songs their singing.

I also offer field trips! I like to take my students out of the studio and to musicals or shows or even the Renaissance Festival to experience music in real life. Come along for the ride!

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Leigh Anne B.

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Leigh Anne B.

Acworth, GA 30101

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$26
/ 30-min

About Joseph S.

About Joseph

Joseph has been passionate about music since the age of 8 when he started playing the piano in church, and ever since music has been a prominent part of his life. Since school, he was involved with bands where he played the piano, keyboards and developed his interest in song writing, production and sound designing. He has several published newspaper articles to his accolade. All of these experiences motivated and inspired him to seek a career in music. Joseph went on to complete his training in classical piano and achieved an ATCL degree (Trinity college London) in Piano. Presently, Joseph has over 10 years of experience in teaching music privately as well as in a classroom environment. He has taught in two private IB schools as a ‘Music Teacher’ and 'Director of Music' where he taught elementary, middle and high school. He taught music

al analysis, performance and composition components. He offered lessons in piano and music technology as an after school activity. He has attended several workshops to ensure his personal growth as an educator and is also an accredited teacher for IGCSE Music. His lessons are tailor-made with individual student(s) in mind. His method of teaching allows students to establish their personal learning goals and objectives. He selects a repertoire for students based on their skill level. He creates a curriculum which helps them achieve their goals whether it be learning to read music, playing by ear, or simply learning to play their favorite covers. He likes to start out with a basic curriculum and adjusts it according to how quickly the student absorbs, understands and applies the information.

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Reviews

Emily K. August 16, 2017·Piano·In studio

Joseph is a very patient teacher and his method of teaching piano works really well for me. I am able to grasp concepts quickly and have become quite proficient at not only reading music but also playing by ear because of his training. He is very inspiring and talented himself. I would highly recommend him.

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